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"A Ticket to the Stars" – Ultra-limited Edition (10 copies) - New collection Edition number: 03/10 Artist: SKE Instagram artist SKE: ske_shakeyourart Publisher: Atelier Montmartre Paris Premium art paper – ISO A2 format – Signed, numbered – Certificate included There are tickets that we spend. And then there are those that instantly transport us to a time, a story, a part of ourselves. In A Ticket to the Stars, SKE lets two powerful fragments of the French collective memory dialogue: the universe of The Little Prince and the iconography of the 50-franc note dedicated to Antoine de Saint-Exupéry. The engraved portrait of the writer sits beside the child in the yellow scarf, his rose, his asteroid, the stars, the airplane, the map and the postal codes. Everything seems to travel between sky, childhood and memories. The composition, however, does not chase easy nostalgia. SKE deconstructs these familiar images and reassembles them in a contemporary writing nourished by collage effects, pictorial textures, superpositions and graphic accidents. At the center, the phrase “The essential is felt with the heart.” acts as a balancing point: it transforms the monetary value of the note into another form of wealth, intimate and emotional. Blue dominates, pierced by the yellows of the scarf, of the stars and golden touches. This opposition creates a luminous work, immediately recognizable, yet sufficiently constructed to go beyond mere pop quotation. A piece designed for those who see in The Little Prince much more than a childhood memory: a universal language about friendship, travel, loss, beauty and what really matters. Specifications: • Limited edition of 10 copies • Printed on premium art paper • ISO A2 format (59.4x42 cm), easy to frame • Each copy signed and numbered by SKE • Delivered with certificate of authenticity • Shipped protected, reinforced packaging A rare edition that will undoubtedly become a flagship piece of your collection. - FRAMING TIPS Your artwork is shipped rolled and protected in a tube. Upon receipt, carefully remove it then lay it flat for 48 to 72 hours so it naturally regains its shape before framing. ISO formats (A3, A2, A1…) are very easy to frame with standard frames available at DIY or home décor shops. Personally, I use Leroy Merlin aluminum frames: simple, elegant and economical, they showcase the works perfectly. - ARTIST BIO: SKE is a self-taught French artist with wide-ranging interests who grew up in the 80s/90s culture, inspiring a large portion of his body of work. He continually explores new techniques: acrylic painting, collage, stenciling, graffiti, urban installations and digital art. His dynamic and expressive compositions, often with double meaning, blend the raw energy of street art with the visual impact of pop art. After an exceptional year in 2025, SKE’s value has risen notably. Winner of the first prize at Urban Master (2023), then named Revelation of the Year at the Color Jam Challenge (2025). SKE was selected as “Artist of the Month” in October, and he also earned a feature in an American art magazine confirming his international recognition. His works have already been exhibited at major venues in Europe, the United States and Asia, solidifying his place on the contemporary art scene. In parallel, SKE also asserts himself in the digital art market, a major trend in the last two years, strengthening the appeal of his creations to collectors. Icons of popular culture, bold graphics and texture play characterize a style now indispensable. SKE is undoubtedly an artist to follow, to start or enrich a collection with rising value. Awarded & Recognized Artist – Pop Art & Contemporary Street Art AN UNIVERSE BETWEEN HERITAGE AND MODERNITY SKE’s work sits within a prestigious lineage. His line bears the visual efficiency of Keith Haring and Andy Warhol, while incorporating the subversion of Banksy or the pioneer Blek le Rat. His works create a bridge between eras: they revisit the classics, not hesitating to distort Vinci’s Mona Lisa, Vermeer’s Girl with a Pearl Earring, Hokusai’s The Great Wave, or Picasso’s deconstructed forms to confront a modern urban aesthetic close to Mr. Brainwash or Kaws. POP CULTURE & NOSTALGIA Drawing on the collective imagination, SKE manipulates icons from our childhood. He stages the Disney universe with figures like Mickey or Pinocchio, and the symbolic greed of Scrooge. The influence of gaming, comics and graphic novels is omnipresent: from the Nintendo universe and the legendary Game Boy, to Pokemon creatures (Pikachu, Charizard, Ash), via Marvel superheroes. SKE crystallizes these memories in a manner reminiscent of Daniel Arsham or Takashi Murakami. LUXURY, HYPE & CONSUMER SOCIETY In a style sometimes reminiscent of Alec Monopoly, the artist plays with codes of success and materialism. The Dollar symbol sits beside luxury and fashion logos. His paintings capture the “Hype” aesthetic: you encounter sneaker culture (Nike Air Jordan, Adidas, Off-White) and high fashion (Louis Vuitton, Hermès, Louboutin). He also incorporates automotive adrenaline (Ferrari, Porsche, Bugatti, AMG) and precision watchmaking (Rolex, Tag Heuer), not forgetting mass consumer icons like Coca-Cola. It is vibrant art, with textures that recall the glossy finish of Jeff Koons or the facets of Richard Orlinski. This work is perfect for enriching a collection or adding a dynamic touch to your home. - Instagram artist SKE: ske_shakeyourart
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